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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 183.17 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 183.17 and 96.47 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 183.17 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/183.17 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 183.17 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 17,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669.01/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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